- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Colombo
- Ahmednagar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombo, Sri Lanka compared to Ahmednagar, India
Currency:
Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 9% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 ₨ (₨127) | ₨100 | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 675 ₨ (₨286) | ₨300 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 ₨ (₨150) | ₨100 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 182 ₨ (₨77) | ₨40 | + 93% | |
12 eggs, large | 202 ₨ (₨85) | ₨54 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 249 ₨ (₨106) | ₨29 | + 270% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 815 ₨ (₨345) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 309 ₨ (₨131) | ₨130 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 132 ₨ (₨56) | ₨29 | + 97% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 183 ₨ (₨78) | ₨180 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,225 ₨ (₨519) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 224 ₨ (₨95) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 61 ₨ (₨26) | - | - | |
Housing | + 168% | |||
Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 168% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 127,858 ₨ (₨54,177) | ₨12,607 | + 330% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 60,478 ₨ (₨25,626) | ₨10,000 | + 156% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,846 ₨ (₨3,748) | ₨2,000 | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 36,730 ₨ (₨15,564) | ₨5,046 | + 208% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,178 ₨ (₨7,279) | ₨4,000 | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,423 ₨ (₨1,874) | ₨500 | + 275% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,635 ₨ (₨1,964) | ₨200 | + 882% | |
40” flat screen TV | 64,757 ₨ (₨27,440) | ₨30,000 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,460 ₨ (₨9,093) | ₨10,000 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 617 ₨ (₨261) | ₨90 | + 191% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 525 ₨ (₨222) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 74% | |||
Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 74% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,476 ₨ (₨2,744) | ₨1,000 | + 174% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,245 ₨ (₨2,222) | ₨1,500 | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,782 ₨ (₨4,569) | ₨1,500 | + 205% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,314 ₨ (₨2,252) | ₨1,500 | + 50% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 28% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 ₨ (₨1,694,918) | ₨1,000,000 | + 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 ₨ (₨51) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 ₨ (₨636) | ₨500 | + 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 642 ₨ (₨272) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 6% cheaper than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 269 ₨ (₨114) | ₨300 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 412 ₨ (₨175) | ₨500 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,300 ₨ (₨975) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 546 ₨ (₨231) | ₨200 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 ₨ (₨167) | ₨125 | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 332 ₨ (₨141) | ₨100 | + 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 248 ₨ (₨105) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 116 ₨ (₨49) | ₨50 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 515 ₨ (₨218) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 25% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,414 ₨ (₨1,447) | ₨250 | + 479% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ₨ (₨424) | ₨250 | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,513 ₨ (₨1,489) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 ₨ (₨1,059) | ₨500 | + 112% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 796 ₨ (₨337) | ₨100 | + 237% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 401 ₨ (₨170) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 ₨ (₨85) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 73,223 ₨ (₨31,027) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 ₨ (₨1.13) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,113 ₨ (₨895) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 ₨ (₨297) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 40% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 40% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨57,566
(135,854 ₨)
in Colombo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨41,000
in Ahmednagar.
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